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About Unsung
The 1970s arrived on waves of social unrest, and with songs that spoke to both protest and affirmation. And as the music industry flourished, the 70s grew into a golden age for R&B, that brought social consciousness to the dance floor. The 80s were a decade of innovation and breakthroughs - musically, politically and culturally by any means necessary, as the grittier sounds of early hip hop were rising from the streets.
| Show Name | Unsung |
| Network | TV One |
| Year | 2014 |
| Genres | Documentary History Reality |
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